The actions of antibiotics include:
a. protection of the bacterial cell wall.
b. prevention of protein synthesis.
c. support of dna replication.
d. support for folic acid synthesis
Ans: b. prevention of protein synthesis.
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1. There is no change in the GAF score. 2. There is a significant decrease (by 10 or more points) in the client's GAF score. 3. The client no longer qualifies for a GAF score. 4. There is an increase in the client's GAF score.
Initial management of laryngospasm includes
a. intubating the patient and providing manual ventilation with 100% oxygen. b. hyperextending the patient's head and administering positive-pressure ventilations on 100% oxygen. c. administering 10 mg of succinylcholine. d. administering nebulized racemic epinephrine.
A nurse is caring for a client with severe acute abdominal pain secondary to cholelithiasis. Which nursing actions promote effective pain management?
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A mental health nurse is teaching a nursing student about the importance of active listening. Which of the following would be inconsistent with active listening?
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